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Shopping

Walcha has IGA and FoodWorks supermarkets as well as a number of specialty stores including butcher, chemist and fresh produce. The nearby regional centre of Armidale offers a wide range of shopping opportunities including well-known national chains, specialty and boutique stores.

Places of worship

In Walcha, places of worship include Anglican, Catholic and Presbyterian churches. Armidale offers additional options including a mosque and a Buddhist centre.

Points of interest

Walcha has a thriving arts community, the Open Air Gallery of Sculptures and Artworks, and Walcha Gallery of Art are must-sees. In town there are also many cafes, pubs and restaurants to enjoy coffee or a meal. The spectacular national parks near Walcha, including Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, provide a range of camping, bushwalking and fishing opportunities.

Sporting activities

There is a range of sporting facilities, sporting clubs and teams in Walcha including touch football, tennis, hockey, rugby league, polocrosse, cricket, soccer, cycling, fishing and bowls. Many clubs and teams have their own websites and social media pages.

Community groups and activities

In Walcha community groups and volunteer organisations include the Walcha Photography Club, SES Walcha Unit, Walcha Musical Society, Walcha Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Walcha. Many groups have their own websites and social media pages.

Further information

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